Title: Two Chinese Glazed Pottery Figures of Officials

Dynasty: Tang Dynasty (618–907 CE)

Medium: Glazed Pottery

Dimensions: Height: 24 cm each

Description:
This pair of Tang Dynasty glazed pottery figures represents court officials, reflecting the refined artistry and ceremonial traditions of the period. Each figure stands solemnly on a low rectangular base, with feet positioned close together and hands clasped in front of the chest in a gesture of respect and authority. The figures are coated in a thick, straw-colored glaze, a technique characteristic of Tang ceramic craftsmanship. These statues were likely created as tomb figurines, symbolizing the presence of attendants in the afterlife, ensuring the continuation of status and duty beyond mortality.